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Necessity and potential of biofuel production from cereal residues
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Abstract: (5872 Views) |
| Production of biofuels in addition to reduction of dependence on non-renewable fossil fuels reduces greenhouse gases. Now annually most of cereal residues of Iran such as, wheat, corn, barley and rice are burned by farmers that besides investment losses and loss of soil organic matter, is the cause of environmental pollution. Biofuel is one of the most important alternative fuels that use of crop residues is one of important resource for it production. Accordingly, by appropriate management of crop residues, in addition to annual production of 5.25 giga liters of ethanol, some of needed gasoline can be replaced with renewable and lower contaminant fuel. Also, it can prevent the undesirable environmental effects of residues burning and so this approach is necessary for the development of sustainable agriculture and supply the energy requirements. |
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| Keywords: contaminant, cereal residues, energy, Bioethanol |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Energy Planning Models
Received: 2014/06/22 | Accepted: 2014/06/22 | Published: 2014/06/22
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